A pocket-sized powerhouse, the Canon G7 X Mark III is a compact camera that can do it all. But in a world where the Fujifilm X100VI is the hottest camera around – not to mention other insanely popular compacts like the Leica Q3 and Ricoh GR III – does Canon's little camera still have anything to offer?
I'd say yes – though maybe not on paper. The Canon G7 X Mark III obviously can't match the firepower of the X100VI (let alone the Q3), but it's a very different proposition.
The Canon Powershot G7 X Mark III is truly a Swiss Army knife for all forms of imaging. It's small enough to slip into your pocket and it has a 24-100mm equivalent zoom lens – which is an optical zoom, not a fake digital crop like on the Fujifilm, Leica and Ricoh.
Its image sensor is dwarfed by the others, of course, both in physical size and resolution, being a 20.1MP 1-inch affair. However, this still smashes the sensors found in even the best camera phones, offering crisp, clean photographs with frankly ludicrous 30fps burst shooting. It also boasts beautiful 4K 30p video, along with a flippy screen that makes it a fantastic choice for self-shooting vloggers and content creators.
Indeed, the Canon G7 X Mark III (like its predecessors) was once the camera of choice for this crowd, as it also offers a microphone jack, clean HDMI out and a flat video profile. It even streams directly to YouTube.
While it doesn't have the sensor stabilization of the X100VI, it does feature electronic stabilization (invoking a slight crop on the image) and even matches the built-in ND filter for shooting in bright light.
The only real thing it lacks is an electronic or even optical viewfinder, but I don't think that's a huge issue for this kind of pocketable photo machine (much like the GR III) since the modern instinct is to shoot on the rear screen anyway.
In short, I think the Canon G7 X Mark III still has a whole bunch to offer – both in terms of features and image quality. And since it's now discontinued, it can be found for an incredibly attractive price.
If you're interested in owning one, take a look at the best Canon Powershot G7 X Mark III deals. You might also want to check out the best travel cameras and best point and shoot cameras.
